Hy’s in Vietnam this week. Don’t ask me why.
Me, I’m driving again—in my BMW Z4. Ricky, as usual, bought Rae a new car for her birthday, and she gave me a great price on her old one. My beloved old MG went to a collector who restores vintage cars. Next week I start flying, with Hy along as the requisite instructor. By September I’ll have my FAA check ride and my license will be reinstated. And next weekend, we’ll be going to the city animal shelter to interview cats.
My family, of course, are all nipping at my heels. Ma is less frantic since Melvin’s new round of treatments is working. I’ve agreed to Hy and me attending a big Labor Day weekend gathering at Charlene and Vic’s new spread above Santa Barbara. At least they’ve promised us the guest house with its own little swimming pool.
Life is… well, life. It goes on. And so do I.
As always, thanks to Bill, my inspiration and first editor,
and to Sharon McCone, who sits on my shoulder
and tells me what to write.
Contents
FRONT COVER IMAGE
WELCOME
TRYING DESPERATELY
JULY–JANUARY
SHARON McCONE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6
SHARON McCONE
HY RIPINSKY
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7
MICK SAVAGE
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8
SHARON McCONE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9
TED SMALLEY
ADAH JOSLYN
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
MICK SAVAGE
CRAIG MORLAND
TED SMALLEY
SHARON McCONE
MICK SAVAGE
ADAH JOSLYN
HY RIPINSKY
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 10
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
TED SMALLEY
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
MICK SAVAGE
TED SMALLEY
CRAIG MORLAND
ADAH JOSLYN
SHARON McCONE
HY RIPINSKY
MICK SAVAGE
ADAH JOSLYN
MICK SAVAGE
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
HY RIPINSKY
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
TED SMALLEY
CRAIG MORLAND
ADAH JOSLYN
HY RIPINSKY
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
TED SMALLEY
ADAH JOSLYN
SHARON McCONE
HY RIPINSKY
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
ADAH JOSLYN
SHARON McCONE
HY RIPINSKY
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
ADAH JOSLYN
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
TED SMALLEY
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
MICK SAVAGE
HY RIPINSKY
CRAIG MORLAND
MICK SAVAGE
SHARON McCONE
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
CRAIG MORLAND
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
CRAIG MORLAND
ADAH JOSLYN
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
SHARON McCONE
ADAH JOSLYN
SHARON McCONE
McCONE INVESTIGATIONS
SHARON McCONE
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
SHARON McCONE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
SHARON McCONE
SHARON McCONE MYSTERIES
COPYRIGHT
SHARON McCONE MYSTERIES
BY MARCIA MULLER
LOCKED IN
BURN OUT
THE EVER-RUNNING MAN
VANISHING POINT
THE DANGEROUS HOUR
DEAD MIDNIGHT
LISTEN TO THE SILENCE
A WALK THROUGH THE FIRE
WHILE OTHER PEOPLE SLEEP
BOTH ENDS OF THE NIGHT
THE BROKEN PROMISE LAND
A WILD AND LONELY PLACE
TILL THE BUTCHERS CUT HIM DOWN
WOLF IN THE SHADOWS
PENNIES ON A DEAD WOMAN’S EYES
WHERE ECHOES LIVE
TROPHIES AND DEAD THINGS
THE SHAPE OF DREAD
THERE’S SOMETHING IN A SUNDAY
EYE OF THE STORM
THERE’S NOTHING TO BE AFRAID OF
DOUBLE (With Bill Pronzini)
LEAVE A MESSAGE FOR WILLIE
GAMES TO KEEP THE DARK AWAY
THE CHESHIRE CAT’S EYE
ASK THE CARDS A QUESTION
EDWIN OF THE IRON SHOES
NONSERIES
CAPE PERDIDO
CYANIDE WELLS
POINT DECEPTION
COMING BACK
MARCIA MULLER
NEW YORK BOSTON
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Copyright © 2010 by Pronzini-Muller Family Trust
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